Mubai, if you become his disciple, the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will stand behind you!

"Little San, I've found a Soul Beast suitable for you."

"I never imagined such a superb Soul Beast would be here."

"Absorbing this Emerald Swan's Soul Ring will greatly make up for the lack of life attribute in your Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul. It's absolutely perfect!"

Following Jiang Li's gaze, Tang San spotted the emerald-green swan in the lake.

Jiang Li continued explaining,

"This Soul Beast is an Emerald Swan over four thousand years old, a top-grade life-type Soul Beast."

"I originally thought that such a superb Soul Beast would only appear in the Star Dou Great Forest. I never expected us to encounter one in Sunset Forest."

"What an incredible stroke of fortune."

Jiang Li couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.

In Huo Yuhao's era, Bi Ji had said that long ago, she had the Ferocious Beasts lead her clan to the Great Fierce Land, where they could live under their protection.

The Emerald Swan clan had survived in peace partly thanks to Bi Ji's own strength and the Ferocious Beasts' protection. Another reason was that Bi Ji often led her clan in healing injured Soul Beasts. This kindness had earned them great prestige throughout the Star Dou Great Forest.

This had created a special situation: if any Soul Master dared to hunt an Emerald Swan in the Star Dou Great Forest and was discovered by other Soul Beasts, they would be relentlessly pursued. It might even trigger a small-scale beast tide.

Hearing his master's explanation, Tang San's eyes lit up. The look he gave Jiang Li clearly said one thing: I want it!

What a little glutton.

Using the concealment effect of his Blue Silver Domain, Jiang Li's Blue Silver Emperor vines crept imperceptibly toward that big, silly goose.

The Blue Silver Emperor's vines also carried a powerful life attribute. Even when they stirred a ripple on the lake's surface, the Emerald Swan paid them no attention.

Something's wrong. Why do I feel like something dangerous is watching me?

In the next instant, the terrifying Blue Silver Entanglement sprang into action!

Before the Emerald Swan could make a sound, it disappeared.

Tang San struck in a flash, and a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, gorgeous as a purple gemstone, slowly appeared.

After absorbing it, Tang San's Soul Power surged all the way to Level 33!

"Master, I gained a healing skill called Light of Recovery. And I can clearly feel that absorbing this Soul Ring has increased the life force within my Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul by an incredible amount."

Tang San excitedly shared the joy of his newfound strength with Jiang Li. He could already picture himself taking revenge on those evil members of the Tang Family!

Jiang Li nodded in satisfaction, then praised his precious disciple a few times.

That made Tang San's heart feel as sweet as honey. He had finally earned his master's praise again!

"Little San, when we get back, I'll make you the undisputed core of the Imperial Fighting Team. Those students come from various noble families in the Heaven Dou Empire. If you win their approval, it'll make things much easier for you in the future, no matter what you want to do."

Tang San wasn't foolish. He soon understood what Jiang Li meant.

If he relied only on his master's arrangements, there might be friction within the team. He needed to prove himself and earn their respect, too!

Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy.

Early that morning, Flender brought Dai Mubai to the door of Yu Xiaogang's room. He knew exactly what Dai Mubai needed most right now. To help his good brother win himself a suitable disciple, he launched into a stream of persuasive nonsense.

"Mubai, don't say I, as the dean, don't have your interests at heart. Today, I'm introducing you to an excellent teacher. If you win his approval, you might yet distinguish yourself in the struggle for the throne!"

Hearing Flender's words, Dai Mubai immediately perked up.

If there was a chance to win, who would want to keep giving up on himself like he was now?

"Dean, may I ask who this senior is?"

A flicker of cunning quickly passed through Flender's eyes, then he hid it well and put on an inscrutable expression.

"Mubai, I'm sure you've heard the story of the Golden Iron Triangle, haven't you?"

"The person I'm about to introduce is the Wisdom Corner among us. If your fiancée comes looking for you one day, his guidance will surely help your Hell White Tiger reach new heights!"

Flender paused, then leaned close to Dai Mubai's ear, his voice turning mysterious. "And he's the youngest son of Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If you become his disciple, wouldn't that mean Thunder Douluo himself is backing you?"

"Even if you lose the struggle for the throne to your elder brother, your father will still have to consider that you're Thunder Douluo's grand-disciple. You'll be in an unbeatable position from the start!"

Hearing Flender say this, Dai Mubai's breathing visibly quickened.

Things were looking up. Everything was going to be all right!

Coming all this way to Shrek Academy had been the best decision he had ever made!

If he could become that senior's disciple, then, by extension, wouldn't Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen and the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan be backing him?

With such a mighty force supporting him, what could his foolish elder brother possibly do to compete?

Somewhere deep down, he felt that something wasn't quite right, but for a moment he couldn't figure out what. The sheer joy of getting a connection to Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen made him stop worrying about it.

"Dean, please help me!"

"If Mubai can successfully become his disciple, I'll increase my investment in Shrek in the future!"

"And even if Mubai becomes the emperor of the Star Luo Empire one day, he won't forget what Shrek has done for me. When I ascend the throne, I'll surely honor my teacher as Imperial Preceptor and share my boundless glory with him. Shrek Academy will share the empire's fate and continue for generations!"

Yu Xiaogang, who had been secretly watching from behind the door, was overcome with excitement when he heard Dai Mubai say this!

An Imperial Preceptor!

Then he'd make all those who looked down on him pay!

With that thought, Gangzi looked at Dai Mubai much more warmly. For such a thoughtful disciple, he would devote all his wisdom to helping him claim the throne!

"Mubai, since you're so sincere, I believe you'll certainly become his disciple."

"Wait outside for a moment. I'll go in now and put in a good word for you."